ISAs, Premium Bonds & UK Savings: Are They Still Tax-Free in the U.S.?
Learn how ISAs, Premium Bonds and UK savings accounts are taxed in the U.S., and what British expats should do to stay compliant.
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| Consideration | FEIE | Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) |
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| Applies to | Earned income only | Earned & investment income |
| Eligibility | Requires residency/physical presence test | Requires foreign tax paid |
| Interaction with Roth IRA | [object Object] | FTC may preserve eligibility |
| High-tax countries | May be less relevant | Often more applicable |
| Low/no-tax countries | May be more common | Limited credit if foreign tax is low |
| Impact on AGI | Reduces taxable income | Does not reduce income; reduces tax liability |
| Applies to passive income | No | Yes |
| Administrative complexity | Generally simpler | Requires more documentation |